Battle of the Arar 58 BC
Recorded location from Wikidata; battle sites are often approximate.
Key facts
| Year | 58 BC | Wikidata P585 (point in time) |
|---|---|---|
| Era | Ancient (before 500) | derived from year |
| Location | France | Natural Earth (modern borders) |
| Continent | Europe | Natural Earth |
| War / conflict | Gallic War | Wikidata P361 |
| Participants | Ancient Rome, Helvetii | Wikidata P710 |
| Coordinates | 45.7275, 4.8178 | Wikidata P625 |
About the battle
The Battle of the Arar was fought between the migrating tribes of the Helvetii and six Roman legions under the command of Gaius Julius Caesar in 58 BC. It was the first major battle of the Gallic Wars and ended in a tactical victory for the outnumbered Roman army.
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